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A Visit to Winchester, England’s Forgotten Capital
When we went to England, a stop at Winchester was essential to see Jane Austen’s grave. Seeing that there was much more to this small city, we stayed a bit longer so we could see a bit more. I didn’t really have an expectation before I visited but Winchester was actually a very cute place that we enjoyed very much!
The History of Winchester, England
For a city that’s quite unknown (at least to foreigners), Winchester has quite an impressive history.
The city dates back over two thousands years. The Celtic Belgae tribe lived at this spot for hundreds of … Continue reading
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Visiting Jane Austen’s England: 66 Spots She Knew
Jane Austen is a popular author touching the hearts of millions over the past few centuries – mine included. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a woman in possession of a good desire to travel must be in want of a Jane Austen pilgrimage in England.
There is a ton of information and several guides available for places to see relating to Jane Austen, and I don’t want to be just another generic guide. I did a lot of research (though not as much as my sources, which are listed at the end) to find places that Jane would’ve … Continue reading
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